Update from Friday Musicale On behalf of the Friday Musicale Staff and our Board Members, we want you to know that you, our loyal friends, are our top priority as we navigate these unusual times. We are continually monitoring the news related to the COVID-19 virus and the information being shared by medical experts and […]
Update from Friday Musicale On behalf of the Friday Musicale Staff and our Board Members, we want you to know that you, our loyal friends, are our top priority as we navigate these unusual times. We are continually monitoring the news related to the COVID-19 virus and the information being shared by medical experts and […]
Update from Friday Musicale On behalf of the Friday Musicale Staff and our Board Members, we want you to know that you, our loyal friends, are our top priority as we navigate these unusual times. We are continually monitoring the news related to the COVID-19 virus and the information being shared by medical experts and […]
Update from Friday Musicale On behalf of the Friday Musicale Staff and our Board Members, we want you to know that you, our loyal friends, are our top priority as we navigate these unusual times. We are continually monitoring the news related to the COVID-19 virus and the information being shared by medical experts and […]
Update from Friday Musicale On behalf of the Friday Musicale Staff and our Board Members, we want you to know that you, our loyal friends, are our top priority as we navigate these unusual times. We are continually monitoring the news related to the COVID-19 virus and the information being shared by medical experts and […]
A fun and informative 3-day summer jazz camp for instrumentalists and vocalists, 9th grade through adult ages, from basic skill levels to pro. Excellent back-to-school prep for students with band and vocal courses in the fall, for music instructors seeking helpful stylistic tools for teaching jazz, and for adults to advance their skills in performing […]
Friday Musicale has partnered with the community of Nocatee, FL to present … Daniel Rodriguez Under the Stars! This will be held outdoors at the Nocatee Station Field. Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chair / blanket. Onsite parking is free. Tickets are required via Event Brite link below - Two […]
Friday October 23, 2020 Pre-concert reception 6:00pm. Concert 7:00pm. Limited Seating – RSVP required. PLEASE RSVP via email or Call 904-355-7584 Daniel Rodriguez, the now-retired NYPD officer, helped bring the country an uplifting spirit of promise and hope with his stirring rendition of “God Bless America” after the September 11th terrorist attacks. Witnessing first hand […]
Come join us for our First Annual Harvest Fest. Live Music / BBQ Family Fun / Yard Games Craft Fair Brass Band Concert Silent Auction 50/50 Raffle Fun for the entire family! Harvest Fest will be both indoors and outdoors. BBQ Provided by Cee Cee's Catering Kitchen - $10.00 per person Ice Cream Treats Also […]
Bill Prince and his friends Jeff Phillips and Clyde Conner bring you Jazz & Beyond
Bill Prince and his friends Jeff Phillips and Clyde Conner bring you Jazz & Beyond
Doors Open 10:30am Concert Starts 11:00am Founded in 1980, the Ancient City Brass Band is proud to partner with Friday Musicale in Jacksonville, Florida to bring quality music to the greater Jacksonville community and beyond. Membership for the ensemble draws upon musicians from across Northeast Florida and is comprised of professional musicians, retired music teachers, […]
The Academy of Music & Arts was founded in 2013. They are a Performing Arts School where students can develop their potential and love for Music, Dance, Art, and Languages. This concert is a showcase of the talents from the music students.
Friday Musicale is proud to present UNF Jazz Ensemble 1. The University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble 1 is the flagship ensemble of the prestigious University of North Florida Jazz Studies Program. Thanks to the visionary leadership of Rich Matteson in 1986, UNF’s JE 1 has enjoyed the reputation of being one of the finest collegiate […]
Friday Musicale is proud to present UNF Jazz Ensemble 1. The University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble 1 is the flagship ensemble of the prestigious University of North Florida Jazz Studies Program. Thanks to the visionary leadership of Rich Matteson in 1986, UNF’s JE 1 has enjoyed the reputation of being one of the finest collegiate […]
Since its inception in 2007, the UNF Opera Program has produced over 25 complete opera productions at UNF and in Europe; past productions include Dido & Aeneas, Suor Angelica, Hansel and Gretel and The Consul as well as The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Così fan tutte, The Mikado, Gianni Schicchi, Street Scene, The […]
Bill Prince, wind instruments Bill is a professor emeritus at the University of North Florida comes from a background rich in music. He has performed with numerous bands and orchestras including Buddy Rich, Billy Maxted, Pee Wee Hunt, the NORAD Band, the Denver, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Jacksonville Symphonies, and the American Wind Symphony […]
Bill Prince, wind instruments Bill is a professor emeritus at the University of North Florida comes from a background rich in music. He has performed with numerous bands and orchestras including Buddy Rich, Billy Maxted, Pee Wee Hunt, the NORAD Band, the Denver, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Jacksonville Symphonies, and the American Wind Symphony […]
Friday Musicale is proud to announce the first annual Wedding Fair! Come join us for a spectacular tour of our venues - all decorated to give you ideas for your event. Try some sweet treats! Meet some great vendors! More Details Coming Soon!
RSVP Required - email jeff@fridaymusicale.com Join us as we explore the sounds, sights & scene of Sinatra in the 1950’s— an unmatched flurry of creative output which resulted in the so-called “concept albums”—and one of the greatest showbiz comebacks in history. The Nick DeCarlis Quartet will present jazz instrumental interpretations of timeless songs recorded by […]
RSVP Required - email jeff@fridaymusicale.com Join us as we explore the sounds, sights & scene of Sinatra in the 1950’s— an unmatched flurry of creative output which resulted in the so-called “concept albums”—and one of the greatest showbiz comebacks in history. The Nick DeCarlis Quartet will present jazz instrumental interpretations of timeless songs recorded by […]
Friday Musicale welcomes you to Tours & Tea! Open House to Meet our Staff and Tour our venues - Auditoriums and L'Engle Hall. See how these two unique venues can benefit you when hosting your next event. The venues will have various samples of decor ideas provided by CeCe's Kitchen Catering. You can also meet […]
Friday Musicale welcomes you to Tours & Tea! Open House to Meet our Staff and Tour our venues - Auditoriums and L'Engle Hall. See how these two unique venues can benefit you when hosting your next event. The venues will have various samples of decor ideas provided by CeCe's Kitchen Catering. You can also meet […]
Founded in 1980, the Bold City Brass is proud to partner with Friday Musicale in Jacksonville, Florida to bring quality music to the greater Jacksonville community and beyond. Membership for the ensemble draws upon musicians from across Northeast Florida and is comprised of professional musicians, retired music teachers, and other fine players. From its inception, […]
Founded in 1980, the Bold City Brass is proud to partner with Friday Musicale in Jacksonville, Florida to bring quality music to the greater Jacksonville community and beyond. Membership for the ensemble draws upon musicians from across Northeast Florida and is comprised of professional musicians, retired music teachers, and other fine players. From its inception, […]
The Palm Court Society Orchestra revives that era when music and dancing were the primary social entertainment. The ensemble are musicians who share an interest in the musical styles which are now heard only through old recordings. Their repertoire includes salon orchestral music from waltzes and light classics of the international music capitals in 1890’s […]
The Palm Court Society Orchestra revives that era when music and dancing were the primary social entertainment. The ensemble are musicians who share an interest in the musical styles which are now heard only through old recordings. Their repertoire includes salon orchestral music from waltzes and light classics of the international music capitals in 1890’s […]
Tickets Required - Available via 904tix https://904tix.com/events/friday-musicale-presents-the-chris-thomas-big-band-7-9-2021 A native of Chicago and long time resident of Jacksonville, Florida, vocalist Chris Thomas has performed with various bands within Florida for the past 15 years. In June of 2014 he formed The Chris Thomas Band in order to bring the highest level of quality and showmanship to his fans and audiences. […]
Monday, July 19th - Piotr Szewczky, Violinist & Composer Tuesday, July 20 - Good Pluck Trio Wednesday, July 21 - Brian Luckett, Classical Guitarist Thursday, July 22 - San Marco Chamber Music Society, featuring Eric & Ellen Olson (Oboist & Violist) & Patrick Graham on Clarinet.
July 23rd @ 4pm Composition Contest Performances & announcement of winners
Now that our Summer Jazz Camp is complete, it's time to showcase our talented students & faculty. Come join us for a Pro Faculty / Student Concert Friday, July 30, 2021 Concert 4:00 pm
RSVP today Event is only open to current members.
RSVP HERE! Limited Seating. Friday, October 1, 2021 6 p.m. pre-concert reception. 7 p.m. concert. Described as a “striking interpreter” who gives a “committed and heartfelt performance” by Musical America and The New York Times, pianist Fanya Lin has captivated audiences worldwide with her charismatic and gripping performances. Her orchestral appearances include the Toruń Symphony […]
Professors John Daugherty and James Hall
Professors John Daugherty and James Hall
Friday Musicale's second annual Harvest Fest. Bring the family to a fun afternoon of food, crafts, musical entertainment, and more.
Event has been cancelled.
Bridges of Harmony Chorus
Bridges of Harmony Chorus
Jazz violin at its best! This is a fundraiser for Friday Musicale so please come out and support your organization and have some fun! Call 904-355-7584 to reserve your tickets.
"From Bugs Bunny to the Beatles!" This will feature a wide variety of music set for the brass quintet.
The Don Thompson Chorale is an all volunteer community chorus with a strong history in Jacksonville. We are excited to present to you this wonderful group!
The Palm Court Society Orchestra will be performing again at Friday Musicale! This group is extremely entertaining and always provides a wonderful program. Please come out and join us!
The Palm Court Society Orchestra is takes after the European Salon Orchestra tradition that occurred during the late 1800's - early 1900's. Presenting a repertoire of waltz, polka, and selections from Delius.
This popular ten piece brass ensemble will present a broad repertoire of period pieces from the Civil War to show tunes and a Disney medley. Something for everyone!
With an innate love for the arts, passion to perform and drive to teach others, Dr. Dunwoody Mirvil is a world-traveled and well-versed trombonist from Miami, Fla. For nearly 20 years, he has honed his skills as an instrumentalist and educator, performing with various ensembles and sharing his knowledge of the trombone with musicians of […]
The Adderbury Ensemble brings together some of the UK’s top musicians to perform the world’s finest chamber music… Formed in 1986 by a group of the UK’s finest young freelance musicians, the Adderbury Ensemble have always had a flexible line-up, mixing and matching different players to deliver performances primarily as quartets, quintets or small chamber groups and occasionally adding […]
May 27, 2022, Friday (7 pm) Doors Open: 6:30pm Florida Brass Quintet “Trumpet Players We’ve Known and Loved!” The Florida Brass Quintet will take a walk down “memory lane,” revisiting many of the great songs featuring trumpeters down through the years. Dr. Bill Prince has brought many of the great big band and jazz solo works to […]
June 6th - 8th, Monday - Wednesday (9am - 3pm) **Closed to the Public**
June 7th, Tuesday (7pm) Doors Open: 6:30pm First Set: The Cornet Conspiracy 19th Century Brass Band Performing on restored brasswind instruments entirely from the period before, during, and following the American Civil War, this ad hoc ensemble is comprised of musicians at levels ranging from amateur to top professional. At that time, these valved brasswind instruments represented a […]
June 8th, Wednesday (7pm) Doors Open: 6:30pm Members of the “Cornet Conspiracy” group of cornet/trumpet collectors, players, restorers and historians will perform in true jazz club “jam session” style, with musician combinations and selections determined on the fly, meaning anything can happen! Seating will be “jazz club cabaret” style, and attendees are free to move about […]
7pm (doors open at 6:30pm) The Vega String Quartet, Quartet-in-Residence at Emory University, continues to successfully cultivate a new generation of chamber music lovers through dynamic performances and innovative community engagement. They concertize both nationally and internationally, most recently in Baltimore, Chicago, Nashville, Sacramento, Berlin, San Miguel, and the Brahmssaal in Vienna’s Musikverein. The Quartet's […]
EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. New Date will be scheduled later. Enjoy an evening of versatile program presented by the First Coast Flute Choir, entitled "Classical to Contemporary," featuring timeless works of the Mozart, John Phillip Sousa, Stephen Foster, to the Beach Boys, and Pharrell Williams. From the Classical Era to standard Americana, and toe-tapping top […]
A fun and informative 4-day summer jazz camp for instrumentalists and vocalists, 9th grade through adult ages, from basic skill levels to pro. Excellent back-to-school prep for students with band and vocal courses in the fall, for music instructors seeking helpful stylistic tools for teaching jazz, and for adults to advance their skills in performing […]
July 22nd, Friday (4pm) Doors Open 3:30pm Featuring jazz camp vocalists and the FM student big band with the pro Camp Faculty Artists, performing classic Great American Songbook jazz repertoire prepared during the camp! One of the most popular concerts of the year!
Tai Chi class at 12pm, Handpan performance (L'Engle Hall) 1pm. $10 / $5 (Musicale members) https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejdnurek389a8fb8&oseq=&c=&ch=
Opening night at Friday Musicale! Enjoy a pre-show reception with artist Q+A in L'Engle Hall starting at 5:30 p.m. Chancho King will be on-site offering dinner service; Friday Musicale provides beverages (indoors and out). Concert in the Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Friday Musicale presents the Lawson Ensemble (7pm on Thursday 10/6/2022) performing Mozart's Divertimento in […]
Join us for a songwriting workshop (12pm) and concert (3pm) with Violet Bell! Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejdnrnova347404a&oseq=&c=&ch= Violet Bell's upcoming album Shapeshifter is set for release in October 2022, features members of Mipso and Che Apalache, and was produced by Grammy-nominated Jason Richmond (Avett Brothers). Songwriter Lizzy Ross is a two-time Kerrville New Folk Finalist, and multi-instrumentalist […]
Friday Musicale presents the Gainesville Brass Quintet (3pm on Sunday 10/23/2022). Admission is free with advanced registration for Friday Musicale members and Jacksonville residents. Regular price tickets are $15 in advance ($20 day-of). Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejdnrnvq4bfc464c&oseq=&c=&ch=
Please join us for the inaugural event of the Dreamboat Reading Series, a UNF-sponsored event series that combines poetry and music performances at the historic Friday Musicale back cottage for the enjoyment of the local Jacksonville community. The Dreamboat Reading Series is co-organized by poets / editors / educators Dorsey Craft and Jessica Q. Stark. […]
Trillium, featuring flutist Rhonda Cassano, clarinetist Giovanni Bertoni, and pianist Rose Shlyam Grace, is a new chamber group promoting classical works spanning the oceans and the ages. Three of Florida’s finest chamber musicians explore the diverse genius of 19th, 20th and 21st century composers from Europe, North and South America. The program includes familiar names […]
Trillium, featuring flutist Rhonda Cassano, clarinetist Giovanni Bertoni, and pianist Rose Shlyam Grace, is a new chamber group promoting classical works spanning the oceans and the ages. Three of Florida’s finest chamber musicians explore the diverse genius of 19th, 20th and 21st century composers from Europe, North and South America. The program includes familiar names […]
Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=4z45shebb&oeidk=a07ejhfdb912405594c Join us for a fun holiday performance with audience favorites, the Florida Brass Quintet! The Florida Brass Quintet is a collection of like-minded brass players who enjoy performing brass ensemble music. They believe that no matter whether the performance is secular or sacred, swing or “legit,” it deserves their best effort. They specialize […]
Free admission for Jacksonville residents and Friday Musicale members - general admission $15 / $20 day of show (see ticket link). Pianist Evan Mitchell performs “Reflections”, a recital of solo piano works by Florence Price, Johannes Brahms, Missy Mazzoli, Claude Debussy, and Franz Schubert. The concert features music that explores this theme both literally – […]
Please join us for Dreamboat Reading Series, a UNF-sponsored event series that combines poetry and music performances at the historic Friday Musicale. Dreamboat is co-organized by poets / editors / educators Dorsey Craft and Jessica Q. Stark, and features both local and visiting poets along with featured music performance. Featured poets for February are Laura […]
Join us at Friday Musicale for an exciting concert featuring new music composed by Kevin Day and performed by the San Marco Chamber Ensemble with narrator Rance Adams. This family-friendly concert celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. No cover charge, pre registration is recommended (see ticket link). San Marco Chamber Ensemble and […]
Jacksonville's favorite outlaw bluegrass band returns to Friday Musicale for an evening of pick melting, foot-stomping, hard swinging good times. Advance registration at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=4z45shebb&oeidk=a07ejjl9q1s23689c2b
oming to Friday Musicale, Billboard chart topping blues/rock artist Alex Lopez and his talented band The Xpress perform a night of rocking British infused blues featuring his new ground-breaking album Nasty Crime. Critics are already calling this album one of 2022's best. The evening also features a performance by Juno-Award winning blues artist Crystal Shawanda. […]
Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=4z45shebb&oeidk=a07ejosf3nedd0142b4 Friday Musicale hosts a new swing dance series featuring live music from Swing 456. Learn some new moves, get your mojo on the dance floor, or rest your dawgs a while and just listen. $10 cover / $5 students / free for FM members.
The Palm Court Society Orchestra revives that era when music and dancing were the primary social entertainment. The ensemble are musicians who share an interest in the musical styles which are now heard only through old recordings. Their repertoire includes salon orchestral music from waltzes and light classics of the international music capitals in 1890’s […]
Gossip! Drama! Intrigue! Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing has it all and more. What happens when mistaken identities and a scheme to make enemies fall in love collide? A show that is packed with tension, laughter, and overall, a hilarious spectacle of misunderstandings. Register here
Gossip! Drama! Intrigue! Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing has it all and more. What happens when mistaken identities and a scheme to make enemies fall in love collide? A show that is packed with tension, laughter, and overall, a hilarious spectacle of misunderstandings. Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=4z45shebb&oeidk=a07ejn4wbvoee32d0eb
UNF Wind Players in Concert - Clarinet Choir, Flute Ensemble, Clarinet Quartet, Wind Octet Directed by Dr. Erin Bodnar, Dr. Sunshine Simmons, and Dr. Sarah Jane Young Consisting of music performance, education, and technology students, they have been seen on the stages in Bunol, Spain, Ostend, Belgium, Reno, NV, and Knoxville, TN. General admission $10 […]
Combining the culture of his Argentine roots and background in a musical family with a deep study of saxophone influences such as John Coltrane, Ben Webster, Stan Getz, Michael Brecker, Branford Marsalis and Mark Turner, John Ricci draws together soulful, hard swinging and harmonically modern and rhythmically diverse elements to his compositions. Featuring John Ricci […]
The dynamic tai chi instructor Mr E returns to Friday Musicale for a relaxing tai chi workshop followed by an (optional) immersive soundbath. Suitable for all experience levels! Held in L'Engle Hall (631 Oak St., next door to the main ballroom).
Friday Musicale hosts a new swing dance series featuring live music from Swing 456. Learn some new moves, get your mojo on the dance floor, or rest your dawgs a while and just listen. $10 cover / $5 students / free for FM members.
AmpleAngst blends pop, folk, gypsy jazz, and standards to create an exciting blend of original music and innovative covers. Led by gifted singer Olivia Grace Chernyshev, the band includes former Julliard String Quartet violinist, Hannah Barrow, and songwriter/guitarist Mike Bernos. AmpleAngst has appeared on Knoxville’s WDVX’s Blue Plate Special, Miami’s WLRN Folk Radio with Michael […]
The Architect Saxophone Quartet was formed at the University of North Florida. Its members include Gavin Martellotti (soprano), Ruben Gedlaman (alto), Jack Beatenhead (tenor), and Kedrick Adams (baritone). Architect is currently based out of Jacksonville Florida, where the group performs local recitals and engages in the community. Architect recently performed at the Navy Band International […]
Join us for an evening of chamber music featuring Rose Shlyam Grace (piano) along with Giovanni Bertoni (clarinet) and Alexei Romanenko (cello). Program includes Beethoven Clarinet Trio, Op. 11 in B flat Major, Brahms Clarinet Trio, Op. 114 in A minor, as well as works by Schubert and Scriabin (Thursday night only). Register here for […]
Join us for an afternoon of chamber music featuring Rose Shlyam Grace (piano) along with Giovanni Bertoni (clarinet) and Alexei Romanenko (cello). Program includes Beethoven Clarinet Trio, Op. 11 in B flat Major, Brahms Clarinet Trio, Op. 114 in A minor. Register Here
Your friendly neighborhood concert hall meets your friendly neighborhood trad jazz ensemble. Don't miss this concert - tickets are $10 regular and free for Musicale members. See you there! Link to Facebook event Register for tickets here
Join us for another installment of Swing 456 performing at Friday Musicale! This special performance on Sunday May 21st encourages all guests to dance - West Coast, Shag, or Lindy, bring whatever style you choose and have a great time! Doors open at 6:30pm for the 7pm concert. Cover charge is $10 (Musicale members free). […]
Please join us for Dreamboat Reading Series, a UNF-sponsored event series at the historic Friday Musicale. Dreamboat is co-organized by poets / editors / educators Dorsey Craft and Jessica Q. Stark, and features both local and visiting poets along with featured music performance. This event is hosted in the historic Murchison Lane cottage at 630 […]
Friday Musicale, along with Atypical Arts, present five-time Grammy nominee piano and cello virtuoso, Dave Eggar. Accompanied by renowned string band performers Blake Collins (mandolin) and Phil Faconti (flat pick guitar), along with Chuck Palmer (percussion), and rising vocal star Ashton Davison, Eggar and his band will perform their musical tribute, “From the Mountaintop,” a […]
Join us for an afternoon of food and music! Free for members with advance registration - New members get $10 off annual membership! Click here to register or renew
Register Here Dayna Stephens is globally recognized as a saxophonist, composer and arranger, and is the first place recipient of the 2019 DownBeat Critics Poll in the category Rising Star—Tenor Saxophone. His highly anticipated 10th album, Right Now! Live at the Village Vanguard, was released on October 3, 2020 and features Aaron Parks, Ben Street, […]
Zach Bartholomew is an award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and music educator. Zach has taken his band on multiple national tours, headlining at some of the top jazz venues in the country, and has performed with artists such as Victor Goines, Brian Lynch, Dafnis Prieto, Dave Holland, and David Liebman. This event will be held in […]
An evening with the Jazz Discovery Series and rising star trombonist Lexi Hamner. Lexi, also known as Lexicocoa, learned to explore different worlds of music in her formative years at her alma mater, The School for Creative and Performing Arts located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since then, she has graduated from Berklee College of Music as […]
Join us for a magical evening at the beautiful Friday Musicale in Riverside. 60-minute, multi-facilitator sound bath hosted by The Sound Healers Collective with all proceeds benefitting Yoga 4 Change. Let’s come together as a collective community and manifest with purpose and intention. You won’t want to miss this event! Thursday, August 10th. Doors open […]
Join us for the first concert of the 2023-24 Concert Series - a duo recital featuring pianist Rose Shlyam Grace and cellist Alexei Romanenko. This program features sonatas from Samuel Barber, Johannes Brahms, and Ludwig van Beethoven.
Also featuring Vestis (folk-pop trio from Orlando) We are thrilled to welcome Natalie Tombasco for September's installment of the popular Dreamboat reading series. This event is free to attend ($10 suggested donation) and scheduled to take place in the Murchison Lane Cottage (630 May St.) adjacent to the Friday Musicale parking lawn. Natalie’s debut collection […]
WUNDERBAR is German for "wonderful" and often used as a general descriptor of the mood during Oktoberfest (Germany's biggest cultural export and one of the world's biggest assemblies of beer drinkers). "WUNDERBAR" is also the name of a fantastic group appearing at Friday Musicale on Sunday October 1st, performing German favorites and featuring the team […]
